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Isabel
After what seems like an age of awkward silences and built up tension, we arrive at the beach. There is an audible sigh from everyone, now being able to stretch are legs, and not being in a confined space with people we are or aren't talking to.
Neriah and I quickly grab our stuff, and run down onto the hot sand. We find ourselves a nice spot, knowing the boys probably won't put their stuff with ours. We strip off our outer clothing, with our bathers underneath, and are already rubbing sunscreen onto each other's backs by the time the boys trudge down the dune. Neither of us wanting to be there when they arrive, we pick up our boards and walk away, trying to find a good spot.
'So how are things going with Arkarian?' Neriah asks tentatively.
'They're not really going anywhere. I apologized for overreacting, but he didn't accept it, and I can't just pretend that none of this is happening!'
'I don't think your overreacting hun. He shouldn't be putting anyone before you, especially not someone he used to be involved with. And she worked for the order for nearly fifty years!' I love talking to Neriah. She always seems to have the right answers. Although I used to think that about Arkarian too.
'I don't care that he wants to be friends with her or whatever, but I'm just worried that he's going to fall for her, and then I don't know what I'm going to do for the next few centuries!' I can hear my voice breaking. I haven't openly voiced these fears before, and tears start to well up.
'Aww sweetie, it's going to be okay! You two are soul-mates!'
'So were Ethan and Rochelle. You don't see them living happily ever after.' I know that's a little harsh, but I just can't shake the feeling that I'm very close to losing the love of my life.
Neriah is silent for a moment, and the only sound that can be heard is the crashing of the waves on the sand at are feet. Even the seagulls seem to be waiting for her answer. 'Does he know how worried you are?'
'Neriah, I've tried,' I start walking into the sea; the water isn't as cold as I thought it would be, and Neriah follows. We swing up onto our boards and start paddling out. 'He thinks I'm just jealous, and told me that I shouldn't be. Its not that I don't trust him, it's just, I don't know. I just don't know what I would do if I lost him.'
'Then its up to him I guess,' she pauses for a second, and I can tell she's talking to Matt through her mind, 'I know you don't feel comfortable with Matt talking to him, but he's really only doing it for you. He hates seeing you upset like this; you know how protective he is!'
I can't help but let out a small laugh at this. How can I not know how protective Matt is of me?
'Enough of this,' I say, paddling faster, towards the break, 'lets surf!'
We see a wave coming towards us, so we turn our boards around, facing the beach. As it comes up behind us, we paddle with it, until we're right on top of it. Pushing up onto out arms, we bring our knees up, and jump to our feet. We ride the wave all the way to the beach, and laugh as we see the boys get dunked on the same wave. We get to the sand, pick up our boards, and paddle back out.
Matt
Being an immortal, being able to control the elements with a single thought, you would think I would be able to catch a wave. Oh well, the girls seem to be having fun. I didn't know Neriah could surf so well. It's a given for Isabel, though, she can do anything.
By the third wave, I have gotten back into the rhythm. I haven't been surfing in years, not since I broke up with Rochelle. With her in mind, I look over to Ethan, sitting up on his board with Arkarian on the break. Not wanting to interrupt their conversation, I turn and paddle towards the girls instead. They are just paddling out, and I meet them halfway. We spot a wave, and while we're waiting for it to catch up to us, Isabel asks me a favour.
'Hey Matt, would you be able to make it rain? Pretty please?' I let out a small laugh, how can I resist that face? Surfing in the rain is a favourite past time of Isabel's, and I have to admit, there isn't a much better feeling than catching a wave with drops of water, which are slightly colder than the ocean around you, dropping on your face.
Rain
A single thought, and dark clouds fill the sky, and let their water pour over the beach. The air is still warm from the sun that had filled it previously, so it's still warm enough to want to be in the water.
For the next few hours, we just surfed. Riding the waves into the beach, and then paddling back out. The rain only lasted about an hour, and then the sun came back out. After the agonizing trip here, it is a relief to see everyone enjoying themselves. Even Ethan has a smile on his face after catching a good wave, or seeing someone else get dunked. Isabel significantly brightened up after the rain. Rain always makes her feel better about herself, and I overheard Arkarian's thoughts thinking about something Ethan had said to him relating to their 'situation'.
Dillon stayed away from me and Neriah, so we were able to do whatever we wanted without having to worry about him getting hurt. Every day I spend with her makes me more and more excited about getting to spend eternity with her. She's growing more beautiful everyday, and her gifts are developing amazingly quickly now that she is getting trained by Dartemis. King Richard is teaching her to use her paintbrush to make portals into the other realms. It's hard to believe that it was only a year or so ago that she was initiated, she was born for this.
Shaun waves us to come in, and we all catch one last wave into the beach. We pick up our boards, and walk, absolutely exhausted to our towels and clothes. Not stopping to get changed in the sand, we just pick up our stuff and make our way back to the car. Piling our boards up top, we brush the sand off, and just wrap our towels round us instead of bothering to get dressed.
What can I say… I was on a beach holiday when I wrote this. Gotta love the surf in Australia. I LOVE beaches and I LOVE surfing!
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